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GK53 NEO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

148,042 mi
Last recorded148,042 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 NEO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 148,042 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 144,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 140,798 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 140,798 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 137,681 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 135,135 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 128,019 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 118,204 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 108,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 108,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Nov 2010 102,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 29 Nov 2010 102,353 miles

engine management light on

Pass 26 Nov 2009 94,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 89,093 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 64,817 miles

n/s/r tyre has slight flat spots around tyre and is worn near limit on edge

Pass 20 Nov 2006 33,975 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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GK53 NEO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 102,585 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK53 NEO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GK53 NEO registered?

GK53 NEO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is GK53 NEO safe to buy?

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